fbpx

Make a Rain Gauge | CMSMatHome

 

Good morning from #CMSMatHome! This is our 60th daily post in this series, and we’ll consider this a small reason to celebrate! 🙃

Today, we’ll construct a rain gauge.

You’ll need a clear plastic bottle, ruler, marker, and some rocks. Cut the top section off a clear bottle with the help of an adult. Use a ruler to mark measuring increments, starting about 2″ from the bottom. Add rocks to the bottle and fill it with water to the 0 mark to calibrate your gauge.

Invert the top of the bottle to act as a funnel inserted to the bottom part, then place your gauge on a flat surface somewhere outdoors. On a rainy day, observe and record rainfall amounts.

Share This Post

More To Explore

News

CMSM Cultivates Agricultural Awareness with Ag Education Day this June

MEDIA CONTACT Jaci Sprague, Vice President of Development 651-208-4613 Jaci.Sprague@cmsouthernmn.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2024 Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota Cultivates Agricultural Awareness with Ag Education Day this June Mankato, MN – Join the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota on June 1 for Ag Education Day. Ag is so relevant in our region, but many

Read More »
News

CMSM and Xcel Energy Foundation Partner to Provide Scholarships to Curiosity Camps

MEDIA CONTACT Kim Kleven, Vice President of Play & Learning 507.420.1866 kim.kleven@cmsouthernmn.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2024 The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota and Xcel Energy Foundation Partner to Provide Scholarships to Curiosity Camps   Mankato, MN – The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) is delighted to announce the availability of scholarships

Read More »

The Museum will be Closing at 2pm on
November 16 for a Private Event